Ban on Alcohol Sales During Advance Voting Feb 1

Thairath•Politics•251d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's Election Commission reiterates the prohibition of alcohol sales and distribution during advance voting on February 1, 2567 (2024), while overseas ballots are arriving.

•Advance voting is scheduled for February 1, 2567 (2024), with enforcement against alcohol sales from January 31st to February 1st.
•Ballots from overseas voters are being received and sorted, with some delays expected but anticipated to be resolved.
•The Election Commission is actively investigating approximately 60 complaints, primarily concerning fraudulent or improper campaigning, with some related to vote-buying.

Overview

•Narong Klangwarin, Chairman of the Election Commission, emphasized the prohibition of selling, distributing, or gifting alcoholic beverages from 6:00 PM on January 31, 2567 (2024), until 6:00 PM on February 1, 2567 (2024), in order to ensure fair advance voting.
•The Election Commission (EC) has completed preparations for polling stations for the advance voting day.
•Ballots from overseas voters have begun arriving in Thailand since January 25, 2567 (2024), and are currently awaiting sorting.
•Although some countries are experiencing delays in ballot returns, the EC believes this will not cause significant problems due to embassies' involvement and follow-up.
•The EC is addressing concerns about the delayed receipt of certain ballot types in some countries by coordinating with embassies to extend dispatch deadlines.
•Narong Klangwarin stated that the EC consistently emphasizes the integrity of the election process and encourages citizens to protect their rights.
•The EC is ready to investigate any reports of vote-buying or improper campaigning by visiting specific areas for further evidence gathering.
•The Election Commission has received approximately 60 complaints, with the majority related to deceptive or illicit campaigning, and a smaller number concerning vote-buying.

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Key Quotes

Narong Klangwarin

"The EC has prohibitions on the sale, distribution, and gifting of alcoholic beverages from 6:00 PM on January 31st until 6:00 PM on February 1st."

กกต. ก็มีข้อห้ามในเรื่องของการจำหน่าย จ่าย แจกเครื่องดื่มแอลกอฮอล์ ตั้งแต่เวลา 18.00 น. ของวันที่ 31 มกราคม ไปจนถึงเวลา 18.00 น. ของวันที่ 1 กุมภาพันธ์

Narong Klangwarin

"The EC has emphasized this matter consistently because we are prepared for election management and have campaigned for people to protect their rights."

กกต. เน้นย้ำเรื่องนี้มาตลอด เพราะเรามีความพร้อมในการจัดการเลือกตั้ง รวมถึงมีการรณรงค์ให้ประชาชนรักษาสิทธิ์ของตัวเอง

Key Entities

Organization

Election Commission of Thailand (EC)(กกต.)ℹ️

The Thai governmental body responsible for organizing and overseeing elections.

Person

Narong Klangwarin(นายณรงค์ กลั่นวารินทร์)

The Chairman of the Election Commission of Thailand who provided updates on election preparedness.

Place

Lido Connect, Siam Square(ลิโด คอนเน็ค สยามสแควร์)

The location where the Election Commission Chairman made his statement.